The document summarizes many of the top tourist places in Quito, Ecuador. It outlines several parks throughout the city including Itchimbia Park, Metropolitan Park, Carolina's Park, Alameda's Park, and Ejido's Park. It also mentions popular viewpoints like Teleferico in Cruz Loma and traditional neighborhoods such as La Ronda, San Juan, Guápulo, and La Floresta. Additionally, it describes Quito's historic downtown which has many churches, squares, theaters, museums, convents, monuments, and was declared a Cultural Heritage of Mankind site in 1978. Other nearby places mentioned include the Guayllabamba Zoo, Mindo, and Los Ch